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Tuesday 30 October 2012

London, capital of England


London, England

London is the capital of England. It is a large city with many things to do and see. It was founded by the Romans 2000 years ago. They called it Londinium. Here is a visit of this incredible city. Don't forget to watch the video. Have fun...
London and the Olympics:



Photo gallery: the best of the Opening Ceremony
Olympic Opening ceremonies

London was the host of the 2012 summer Olympic games. Many countries participated but the big winners were the U.S.A with 104 medals, England with 88 medals and China with 65 medals. The ceremonies and the festivities were fabulous. Everyone had a great time.


 
National Gallery
Touristic sites: London is the political, economic and cultural capital of Britain. It is one of the most visited European cities. You can visit the Queen's official residence at Buckingham Palace and tour the Houses of Parliament, historic home of the UK government. If you are interested in museums, you will find many of them in the city. You can visit the Tate Modern, the National Gallery and the Victoria and Albert Museum.


Historical sites: The Palace of Westminster and Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London, Maritime Greenwich and the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, are among the greatest historical sites to visit in London. They are a trace of its long history. Be sure not to miss it.


Westminster Abbye


Royal Gardens, Kew




Tower of London
 Outdoor parks:  If you enjoy a quiet walk in the park, London will enchant you with one of its many outdoor green spaces. Make sure you visit the Royal Parks as well as Hampstead Heath in North London, which offers amazing views over the city.


Green Park
Regent's Park and Primerose hill

Kensington Park











10 comments:

  1. My Dad ever go in London! He brought me a police man's hat and a little bank. The little bank looks like the popular phone box from London.I would like to go on day.
    Fred :P

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  2. Soupirs...
    Une ville où j'aurais aimé vivre !

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  3. Céline you are lucky because you don't live too far from London. As for you Fred, I wish you have the chance to visit this great city one day. You are still very young. Who knows what life holds for you.

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  4. London is a beautiful city this is great and it is fine, when I grow up would love to visit London and I loved seeing the games olypiques London.

    Nab

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  5. It makes me think of the Olympies in summer 2012, they were in London and it was great!

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  6. I would like London because is a beautiful city.
    Alexou :P

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  7. I relly liked the storry sertinly the paragraphe were they were talking about the Olympic games.

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  8. This is a wonderful country.
    Nic

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  9. Hello everybody,
    I like red phone box because they are original.
    Laurelle

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  10. This is a very nice country! Esth

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